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	1 2 3 4 5	Avon Calling! How It Can Work For Electronics Max Seybold, CherryPal In the not-too-distant past, people who sold you products actually used them – and got paid to sel... READ MORE In the not-too-distant past, people who sold you products actually used them – and got paid to sell stuff they love. Hear about a company that’s bringing this person-to-person sales model to consumer electronics: how you can replicate it, and why what’s old-school might just work for new-fangled technology. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	UX @ SXSW Unite: Part 2 Robin Stevens, White Horse Session 2: Share | Deliver After panels, plenaries, parties and ex parte communication we regroup t... READ MORE Session 2: Share | Deliver After panels, plenaries, parties and ex parte communication we regroup to share SXSW UX findings. We’ll use mind-mapping techniques to cull the findings into a fun and fact filled auto timed 8 minute deck delivered with participant assistance at the close of the session. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Become a SXSW Rockstar by Learning Music Online Reggie Wirjadi, Avenue A | Razorfish You can learn virtually anything online nowadays. But can you learn how to become a rockstar? Many ... READ MORE You can learn virtually anything online nowadays. But can you learn how to become a rockstar? Many sites claim that you can. Learn about these sites, what it takes to become a good musician, the future of online music education, and how you can one day rock at SXSW. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	How to Demo Like a Demon David Crow, Microsoft Understand that doing demos is a marketing task because it generates demand for the software. Techno... READ MORE Understand that doing demos is a marketing task because it generates demand for the software. Technologists and designers need to be able to create demand for their ideas. They need to be able to tell compelling stories that convince audiences that there is ‘wow’ in what they are doing. Successful demoers are more likely to raise money, have friends, and get laid. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Becoming Open: This Changes Everything Jim Stanley, CNET.com What are the benefits of being "open?" Most do not yet know what that fully means. As more APIs bloo... READ MORE What are the benefits of being "open?" Most do not yet know what that fully means. As more APIs bloom, some of us are finding that “open” is broader than finding business models that scale with data portability. What does open mean for how businesses engage customers, industries, and employees? Other
	1 2 3 4 5	User Experience 2009: More Crap You Already Know Dan Willis, UX Crank Like Austin itself, this one will be raucous, rude and a little bit weird as we argue about the 10 m... READ MORE Like Austin itself, this one will be raucous, rude and a little bit weird as we argue about the 10 most important elements of the online experience today and in the future. Bring your outside voice and all the sharp objects they won’t let you take on the plane anymore. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Is Privacy Dead or Just Very Confused? danah boyd, Harvard University Berkman Center for Internet and Society While many assert that "privacy is dead," the complex ways in which people try to control access and... READ MORE While many assert that "privacy is dead," the complex ways in which people try to control access and visibility suggest that it's just very confused. Rather than throwing the baby out with the bath water, let's discuss people's understanding and experiences of privacy and find ways to 2.0-ify it. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	The Real Technology of Indiana Jones Adam Rabinowitz, University of Texas at Austin Archaeologists no longer rely on whips and fedoras; they now use a range of sophisticated digital to... READ MORE Archaeologists no longer rely on whips and fedoras; they now use a range of sophisticated digital tools to collect information in the field and study it in the lab. Too often, though, this wealth of information meets the same fate as Indy's discoveries, locked away in digital 'warehouses' where no one can see it. The archaeologists on this panel present different projects that use web platforms and open-source approaches to bring digital archaeology out of the warehouse and into the public eye. Learn how archaeologists are using interactive media to open their data and processes to the public; discuss the creation of an online archaeological community in Second Life; and explore ancient cities across space and time using publicly-available online tools. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Puzzle Hunts and the Creative Process Sandy Weisz, Methodtree, Inc. Every year, I design a massive puzzle hunt for my friends. This panel will explore the creative proc... READ MORE Every year, I design a massive puzzle hunt for my friends. This panel will explore the creative process behind it, from designing the puzzles to keeping guests of all skill levels entertained. See the recaps at http://the.weisz.es/277 (4 parts) and http://the.weisz.es/323/ (5 parts). Other
	1 2 3 4 5	The Power of Small Linda and Robin Kaplan Thaler and Koval, The Kaplan Thaler Group The authors of the New York Times bestseller The Power of Nice take on the conventional wisdom of to... READ MORE The authors of the New York Times bestseller The Power of Nice take on the conventional wisdom of today's super-sized society where bigger is better and offer a provocative and counterintuitive look into how little things truly have the power to change your business, your industry or your life for the better. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Your Personalized Internet Everywhere: Widgets and Keyboard-less Screens Stephen Tomlin, Chumby Industries The world is permeated with net-connected screens that are always on and can’t include keyboards, ... READ MORE The world is permeated with net-connected screens that are always on and can’t include keyboards, mice or browsers, such as digital photo frames, LCD TVs, clock radios and LCD panels on appliances. The Chumby Network is defining how the full multimedia Internet will be translated for mostly-passive, screen-based devices. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Digital Strategy in Cultural Heritage Institutions Josh Greenberg, The New York Public Library Museums and libraries can no longer afford to just be big stone buildings, but being "digital" means... READ MORE Museums and libraries can no longer afford to just be big stone buildings, but being "digital" means more than a shiny website. Join digital strategists from the NYPL, Smithsonian, and NEH (among others) for a panel discussion on innovation, open collections and how old institutions are embracing the new. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	UX @ SXSW Unite: Part 1 Robin Stevens, White Horse Session 1: Assemble | Organize Meet other UX professionals for pre-event networking. Share your bur... READ MORE Session 1: Assemble | Organize Meet other UX professionals for pre-event networking. Share your burning UX questions—each on a single post-it. We’ll parse the post-its in an affinity diagramming exercise to reveal key user experience trends at SXSW 2009. Action groups will form by topic to set strategy for finding answers. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Getting Things Done the Simple Way John Zeratsky, Google There are dozens of applications promising to help you get things done. But most are complex and pro... READ MORE There are dozens of applications promising to help you get things done. But most are complex and proprietary, better adapted for fiddling than actually working. Learn how to apply David Allen's "Getting Things Done" using plain text, paper, and the email and calendar you are already using. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Open Source and Design: Ideologies Clashing John Eckman, Optaros Thesis: Open Source and Design are fundamentally philosophically incompatible. Antithesis: Open So... READ MORE Thesis: Open Source and Design are fundamentally philosophically incompatible. Antithesis: Open Source and Design are profoundly similar in core beliefs and approaches. This talk works to articulate a meaningful synthesis between these two positions. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	What Design School Won’t Teach You Dave McClain, Avenue A | Razorfish Design school is invaluable in preparing students to enter the workforce. But invariably, most (read... READ MORE Design school is invaluable in preparing students to enter the workforce. But invariably, most (read: all) neophyte professional designers stress out having to learn on the fly about a multitude of topics that were never mentioned in class. This session, for new professionals and for those about to be, is a quick crash course about what to expect now that you’ve gone pro. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Lessons Learned: Moving to Online HD Video Justin Eckhouse, CNET.com Online video is simple to produce and as a result, the industry has seen explosive growth in recent ... READ MORE Online video is simple to produce and as a result, the industry has seen explosive growth in recent years. However, there’s been a shift in the online video landscape as users demand higher quality video. This panel will discuss audience expectations and the challenges of moving to online HD. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Tip of the Iceberg: Services and the Web Jennifer Bove, kickerstudio.com We gather experts who have designed successful and engaging services, both on and off the web, talki... READ MORE We gather experts who have designed successful and engaging services, both on and off the web, talking to them about what they have learnt from the emergent practice of service design in order to consider the web within a wider multi-channel experience. We'll discuss how you engage people with a consistent experience, over time, regardless of how they access your service. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	The Student 2.0 Revolution Kelly Sutton, HackCollege Higher education is behind the times. Rather than rely on professors for efficient education, severa... READ MORE Higher education is behind the times. Rather than rely on professors for efficient education, several tech-savvy students are paving a way for themselves. Web technology is changing the way smart students operate. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Edupunk: Open Source Education Dave Lester, George Mason University DIY teachers around the world are using open source course management systems, open access textbooks... READ MORE DIY teachers around the world are using open source course management systems, open access textbooks, and other open source tools to buck the chains and limitations of corporate education software. This panel of edupunks will rock the show by discussing the movement, its challenges, and its future. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Herding Cats: The Role of the UX Manager Margaret Stewart, Google Inc The role of UX Manager has many shapes and sizes. Different sizes and culture of companies require d... READ MORE The role of UX Manager has many shapes and sizes. Different sizes and culture of companies require different styles and approaches to leadership and team management. We'll talk with UX Managers and leaders from a variety of settings, including big and small organizations, in-house and agency teams. Attendees will leave with a richer understanding of what they should expect from themselves as leaders and team members as well as from their own leadership team. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Designers and Developers Not Working Together and Not Realizing It Scott Bellware, ampersand gt Contemporary application frameworks like Rails bring more designers into contact with application de... READ MORE Contemporary application frameworks like Rails bring more designers into contact with application development. Expectations for user experience cause software developers to confront interaction design issues. Each culture holds part of the answer to a mounting crisis in software quality, yet these two cultures often neglect to realize that they talk past each other and continue to fail to learn from each other. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Webmasters: Geeks Who Didn't Know They Were Extinct Elaine Nelson, Epersonae Enterprises The rumors of the death of webmasters have been greatly exaggerated. They're still out there: web ge... READ MORE The rumors of the death of webmasters have been greatly exaggerated. They're still out there: web generalists thriving in small organizations, education, and non-profits. Generalists and specialists need each other to fulfill the potential of the web. Explore the world of the webmaster in the age of Web 2.0. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	It's the End of Newspapers as We Know It -- And We Feel Fine! Chris Heisel, AJC.com Newspapers? Old World Media? The print-centric business model of newspapers is and has been failing ... READ MORE Newspapers? Old World Media? The print-centric business model of newspapers is and has been failing for some time. A new guard, not unlike a startup, is attempting to infuse this world with agility and transparency. Watch as the old destination-focused world collides with the delivery-focused new guard! In an industry that is 200 years old and filled with print producers and consumers, what can be done to speed the adoption of the new paradigm? How and does this affect the “sacred” journalism of the newspaper? Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Shift Happens: Moving from Words to Pictures Tom Crawford, VizThink People are hardwired for visualization yet we rely significantly on text. Most games, graphic novel... READ MORE People are hardwired for visualization yet we rely significantly on text. Most games, graphic novels, magazines, interfaces, IKEA instructions, and many other forms of communication take advantage of people’s natural visual thinking ability. Panelists will discuss how to leverage visual techniques to improve your games, websites, movies, communications, or presentations. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	The Web In Higher Education: What's Different? Dylan Wilbanks, University of Washington School of Public Health Being a web worker in higher education has unique challenges: Shoestring budgets, campus politics, t... READ MORE Being a web worker in higher education has unique challenges: Shoestring budgets, campus politics, the generation gap between faculty and students, and serving disparate audiences. Come learn about the web in higher education -- and what lessons the higher education web can teach the broader web world. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	How to Rawk SXSW: The Basics Glenda Bautista, agendacide.com Geared particularly to first-time attendees to SXSW Interactive, this panel focuses on how registran... READ MORE Geared particularly to first-time attendees to SXSW Interactive, this panel focuses on how registrants can leverage all the different elements of the event to achieve your personal and professional goals. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Bridging Flash and HTML For Rich Web Experiences Mark Phillip, T3 (The Think Tank), an integrated marketing firm Combating the perception that Flash and HTML cannot live happily ever after, this session will demon... READ MORE Combating the perception that Flash and HTML cannot live happily ever after, this session will demonstrate how they can work together to create rich Web experiences. Panelists will share techniques, show work and provide samples of code used to navigate barriers such as SEO, data sourcing and Web standards compliance. (Category: Combination of Programming, Web and Rich Media; Level: Intermediate to Advanced) Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Civic Technologies and the Future of the Internet Jonathan Zittrain, Berkman Center for Internet & Society Jonathan Zittrain warns how the migration to closed systems will end innovation on the Internet and ... READ MORE Jonathan Zittrain warns how the migration to closed systems will end innovation on the Internet and facilitate unsettling new kinds of control and offers solutions for avoiding this web lockdown. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	Female Bloggers: The Rise of The Spider Women Melissa Pierce, Think Without The Box Coaching With the ease of communication on the internet, is it any wonder that majority of bloggers and onlin... READ MORE With the ease of communication on the internet, is it any wonder that majority of bloggers and online entrepreneurs are women? Has anonymity and the of blogs and chat rooms have superseded the powder room as a venue for sharing secrets has this change fostered or weakened the social connection between them? Other

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